Not quite an introduction

[sleepermaxima]

Hello all.

Some of you may remember me from forever ago when I was tooling and driving an old red maxima. I've effetively put that project on the backburner for a few years now due to a blown motor... I am working on it.

I just picked up a new bike. My first bike ever. Ninja 650R. I've only driven it about 6 miles (7 miles on the clock now) but I love it so far. First day of driving in traffic is freaking scary. It's nothing like navigating 3" high cones behind U Motors with a mushy 250. It's good tho... I need the excitement.

so, feel free to divulge your newbie tips to me if the mood strikes.

My only Q so far: Anyone here have good luck with a certain technique for breaking in a new motor (one that you ended up keeping for a while)? I have done some research and have already started a regiment but would like to hear from others.

[DerekS]

Some people say you are suppose to follow the break in procedure. As for me and many other people I say drive it like your going to drive it later on. Just make sure you change the oil.

[psitsi]

Ive heard more positive things when you ride it like your going to. But as a new rider i would recommend that you dont push your limits and atleast wait until your comfortable to break it in the way you want until then take the safe route.